Lead Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining

Moog; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Moog in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead for CNC machining to guide a team of Manufacturing Engineers on a dynamic shop floor. You will shape machining strategy, drive improvements, and mentor talent in a hands-on leadership role.

The role covers CNC turning, milling, Swiss, grinding, and EDM; you will develop processes, optimize tooling and fixturing, and partner with Operations and Quality to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with five (5)+ years of relevant experience; or an Associate degree with nine (9)+ years; or 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on experience within a CNC machining environment.
• Strong CAD/CAM programming experience and knowledge of machining process development.
• Experience supporting multiple machining technologies such as CNC turning, milling, Swiss, grinding, EDM, or multi-tasking machines.
• Strong understanding of tooling, fixturing, process optimization, and root cause problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting a diverse CNC machining environment.
• Drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Provide CAD/CAM programming and process development support.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
• Develop employee training plans, provide performance coaching, and help build future engineering talent.

Skills

CNC machining

CAD/CAM programming

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Mentorship

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Associate degree in technical field

13+ years manufacturing engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Machine shop equipment

Job description

Moog in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead for CNC machining to guide a team of Manufacturing Engineers on a dynamic shop floor. You will shape machining strategy, drive improvements, and mentor talent in a hands-on leadership role.

The role covers CNC turning, milling, Swiss, grinding, and EDM; you will develop processes, optimize tooling and fixturing, and partner with Operations and Quality to improve performance.